Fueling Wildlife Action Plan Implementation in Vermont ~ Securing Necessary Public Funding
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Project Description
Build a diverse coalition of fish and wildlife stakeholder groups that works in partnership with citizens, local officials, non-traditional allies, and state legislators to redirect 1/8 of 1% of Vermont’s state sales tax to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to support timely, comprehensive implementation of the Vermont Wildlife Action Plan.
Project Map
County: Washington County, VT
Project Sites
- State of Vermont
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Public Benefit
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Conservation Mission
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Financial Incentive
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Personal Interest
Primary Goals:
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Allocation of 1/8 of a 1 cent of the state Sales Tax to Vermont's Department of Fish and Wildlife to help implement the State;'s Wildlife Action Plan and otherwise protect the future of our fish and wildlife legacy.
Progress: Legislative session is ongoing. A dedicated source of funding for Vermont's Department of Fish and Wildlife remains under discussion.
Consistent With Plans:
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State Wildlife Action Plan
Targeted Habitats:
- Aquatic
- Estuarine
- Lakes and Ponds
- Marine
- Rivers and Streams
- Forests and Woodlands
- Conifer Forests
- Deciduous Forests and Woodlands
- Mixed Hardwoods and Conifer
- Wetlands and Riparian Habitats
- Forested or Shrub Wetlands and Swamps
- Lowland Riparian Forests and Shrublands
- Marshes, Bogs and Emergent Wetlands
Targeted Species:
No targeted species were identified for this project.
Conservation Actions
| Action | Status | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Species conservation and management: Secure source of state funds specifically dedicated to support the work of Vermont's Department of Fish and Wildlife | In Progress | 2008 | 2009 |
Outcomes
Is the success of this project's actions being monitored? YesMonitoring Activities
Our partnership steering committee meets regularly and assess progress in acheiving our goal and related subgoals. Additionally, we are in regular, almost daily contact with our legislative champions, key legislative leadership, grassroots and grasstop partners, and partnership member groups.
Lessons Learned and/or Suggestions for Similar Activities
Progress in any funding campaign that requires legislative action is closely tied to the fiscal health of the state in which the campaign operates. However, contrary to intuition, budgets that are strained due to revenue shortfalls may provide opportunity because of an associated momentum to increase taxes.
Any Additional Information About The Project
The "inside" game is as important as pressure from the "outside" grassroots. Work hard to advance both without compromising contacts and energies within either.